Summary Of The Movie Babies
The documentary, Babies depicts four babies, each born in a different situation and location. It illustrates how children learn the same basic and essential information at a young age regardless of where they are born. These things include, building motor control, talking, walking, and developing a general understanding of their surroundings. The babies are Ponijao from Namibia, Bayar from Mongolia, Mari from Japan, and Hattie from the US. Each baby is exposed to a different environment from the start. Ponijao and Bayar are from rural, outdoorsy communities, whereas Mari and Hattie are from urban areas.
Ponijao’s mother is shown as allowing her son to roam as he pleases and learn from his environment. This allowed for him to learn from what